Universal Serial Bus (or USB) is a versatile interface that's used in all sorts of devices — from smartphones to lifestyle products — to deliver data, power, and video signals. Most commonly, we see ...

When you're getting ready to plug an external hard drive or USB flash drive into your favorite device, you have a choice to make. That's because most computers have multiple USB ports, and despite ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For the majority of smartphone owners, the port at the bottom of their device is just for charging. Most people hook their phone up to a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many newer devices come with a single USB-C port, which is primarily used for charging and data transfers. Devices like tablets, phones, and ...

For years, Apple users juggled a collection of Lightning cables: one for the iPhone, maybe another for an older iPad, and then a USB-C for their MacBooks. Thankfully, times have changed since the ...

iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air feature a USB-C port at the bottom of the phone. If you are upgrading from an older phone, this means your old Lightning accessories won’t work anymore. But the ...

Fast charging standards have quietly reshaped how people use phones, laptops, and tablets every day. Waiting hours for a full battery now feels outdated, especially as USB-C power delivery becomes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Barry Collins is a tech journalist writing about PCs, Macs and games. Is that a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port on your PC or a USB 40Gbps?

Which USB-C power bank is best? The continued adoption of USB Type-C has seen the versatile port pop up on a huge range of devices, including everything from entry-level smartphones to Apple’s ...